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Estimated Budget for NSE Students
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Updated At: 02/24/2026TUITION & FEES (AWAY TUITION PAYMENT PLAN ONLY)
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Estimated cost: $7000
ROOM & MEALS
- Average Room Cost (per term): $8064
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $0
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MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Parking Fee
$741
Year
Away & Home
Optional
Orientation Fee
$200
Year
Away & Home
Optional
Housing Fee
$500
Year
Away & Home
Optional
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Cal Poly is moving to the semester system in the 2026-2027 academic year. Cal Poly semester tuition fees are expected to be posted in March 2026, and the $7000 semester tuition fee is an estimate. Tuition fees will be updated as soon as they are available. Tuition estimates are listed here: https://www.calpoly.edu/financial-aid/costs-and-affordability/undergraduate-costs-attendance-2026-2027